In a 12-1 loss to Oakland on Wednesday, starter Robbie Ross became the club's first pitcher to allow 10 runs in a game since Roy Oswalt, against the Chicago White Sox on July 3, 2012. Overall, a Rangers pitcher has allowed 10-plus runs in 15 games.

Ross said the thrashing will not affect his confidence.

"I want to get back out there as soon as possible to wash away what happened," Ross said. "You've got to get over it and move on. That's all you can do after a game like that."

Manager Ron Washington was concerned about Ross' psyche and had a lengthy talk with him after he came out of the game. Washington wanted Ross to keep in mind the outcome could have been different had the left side of the infield made plays.

"I like the way he hung in there, trying to fight," Washington said. "It just didn't work out."

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